About Us
Leadership Contacts
Stacy McMahan
CEO/Executive Director/Acting President and Spokesperson
Stacy McMahan is a founding member of East Texans for Liberty and serves as its Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors. As the organization’s principal spokesperson, she also oversees programs and events, among other responsibilities.
A lifelong constitutional conservative, Stacy has devoted years to advancing the principles of limited government, individual liberty, the sanctity of life, the Second Amendment, religious freedom, Texas family values, and excellence in education.
Her involvement in conservative politics spans campaigns, grassroots organization, public policy, and Republican Party leadership. Stacy was a member of Ted Cruz’s “Kitchen Cabinet” during the former Texas Solicitor General’s first campaign for the United States Senate. She later served as an East Texas liaison for Governor Rick Perry and has dedicated countless hours to conservative candidates and causes throughout Texas.
Throughout her years of service, Stacy has been recognized for her leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to conservative principles. Her honors and recognitions include volunteer service to Pine Tree ISD; the Tribute to Women Award from the Texas Federation of Republican Women; Senate District 1 Volunteer of the Year from the Republican Party of Texas; the Conservative Leader Award; and the Champion of Freedom Award.
BL.Uprepared recognized her for the countless hours she contributed toward securing active shooter vests and strengthening protections for Upshur County law enforcement.
Former U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert recognized Stacy for her tireless dedication to conservative efforts, passionate commitment to sharing the principles of freedom and liberty, patriotism, and love for the great State of Texas and the United States of America.
A dedicated participant in the Republican Party of Texas convention process, Stacy has repeatedly served as a delegate to the Texas Republican Party State Convention. She was elected to represent Senate District 1 on the Senate Nominations Committee and, as a delegate to the Congressional District 4 Special Election, she was honored to serve on the Rules Committee.
Today, Stacy is serving her second term as Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Upshur County; she served as the Temporary Legislative Committee Chair, and has been re-elected as Republican Precinct Chair for Precinct 13. She is also a member of the Republican Women of Upshur County.
A seventh-generation Texan and retired paralegal, Stacy treasures her faith, her family, and her East Texas roots. Away from politics and public service, she enjoys spending time in her garden, fellowship with her church family, and raising Nubian goats alongside her overly patient husband, Harry.
Harry and Stacy are the proud parents of three children and grandparents of two.
Email: StacyMcMahan.ET4L@gmail.com
Thomas Wood
1st Vice President
A lifelong East Texan with a strong commitment to conservative leadership, faith, and civic engagement, Thomas brings decades of community and political involvement to East Texans for Liberty.
Thomas grew up in Gilmer and graduated from Gilmer High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler. While attending Texas A&M, he helped organize and establish the university’s first Eagle Forum chapter, beginning a lifelong commitment to advancing conservative principles and encouraging civic involvement.
Throughout the years, Thomas has remained actively engaged in Republican politics across Upshur and Gregg Counties. His service includes numerous leadership and grassroots roles, participation in multiple Republican conventions as a voting delegate, service as Chairman of the Republican Party of Upshur County, and service as an Election Judge for his precinct.
Thomas is a dedicated supporter of the mission and work of East Texans for Liberty and currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors, where his leadership, experience, and commitment to conservative principles are valued assets to the organization.
Through his professional experience, political leadership, and dedication to faith and community, Thomas serves as the 1st Vice President and is the Chair of the Membership and Fundraising Committee and continues to serve East Texas with integrity, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to the conservative values he has championed throughout his life.
Faith and service are also central to Thomas’s life. He is actively involved in his church, serving on the Finance Team and teaching Children’s Church.
Nury Wood
2nd Vice President
With more than 50 years of dedicated involvement in the Republican Party, Nury Wood has built a remarkable legacy of conservative activism, grassroots leadership, and unwavering commitment to the principles of liberty, family, and informed civic engagement.
Now proudly calling Upshur County home, Nury continues her decades of service through a number of key leadership roles. She serves as Precinct Chair for Precinct 7, Secretary of the Republican Party of Upshur County, and Membership Chair for the Republican Women of Upshur County. She also serves on the Board of Directors of East Texans for Liberty, where she leads as the 2nd Vice President and the Chair of the Education and the Logistics Committee.
Throughout her years of service, Nury has remained passionate about strengthening Republican organizations, preserving America’s history and founding principles, and ensuring future generations understand the importance of engaged citizenship. Through her work with scholarship and civic education initiatives, she is helping equip and inspire the next generation of conservative leaders.
Beyond her political and community involvement, Nury is devoted to her family. She is happily married to her husband, George, and is a proud mother and grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren. Nury and George enjoy life on their small ranch just outside Gilmer, Texas.
Sherry Breedlove
Secretary
Marty Rhymes
PAC Treasurer
Marty serves on the East Texans for Liberty Board of Directors as PAC Treasurer, bringing decades of conservative leadership, Republican Party service, and grassroots political experience to the organization.
A lifelong constitutional conservative, Marty strongly believes in the principles reflected in the Republican Party platform. A devoted Pro-Life Christian, she strives to put God first in all things and allows her faith to guide her service to her community and the conservative movement.
Marty’s extensive political experience includes working on numerous candidate campaigns, serving as a Campaign Director, Ballot Board Judge, member of the Mighty Texas Strike Force, Senate District 1 Victory Chairman for Gregg County, and Vice Chair of the Gregg County Republican Party.
Her record of public service extends to the state level. Marty was appointed by George W. Bush to serve on the Texas Funeral Service Commission and was later reappointed by Rick Perry.
A seasoned Republican activist, Marty has served as a delegate to the Republican Party of Texas State Convention numerous times and as a National Delegate. Beyond politics, she has generously volunteered her time to numerous community service efforts.
Marty’s experience, steadfast faith, and commitment to conservative principles make her a valued member of the East Texans for Liberty leadership team.
